Security News > 2022 > May > Google Chrome updates failing on Android devices in Russia
A growing number of Android Google Chrome users in Russia are reporting errors when attempting to install the latest update for the web browser.
According to Russian news outlets and numerous user comments on the Play Store, the issues started on May 9th, 2022, when Google released Chrome version 101 for Android.
Users who thought the problem might get a fix by removing and re-installing Chrome denied adding the browser to their device.
BleepingComputer has reached out to Google for a comment or a clarification on the situation, asking for an explanation of the update issue for users in Russia.
Using a VPN to update the device with the latest version of Chrome may be the safest way to get the app, although it violates Play Store's terms, so it could have your account banned.
Considering the above, if switching to a different browser is not desirable, sticking to the older version is likely the surest option to keep using Chrome in Russia.
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